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We remember Jordan Taylor
We remember Jordan Taylor
Timeline
Timeline
1886
enlistment
Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
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marriage
Edith
Source:7260125
service
British Army
Private
32633
King's (Shropshire Light Infantry)
8th Battalion
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1917
death
Killed in Action
Greece
Source:7260125
Source:9510365
29th May 1917
burial
Greece
F.1254
Source:7260125
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Jordan |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Taylor |
| Source | 4379053 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 32633 | King's (Shropshire Light Infantry) | 8th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah | mother | ||
| Samuel Taylor | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith | wife |
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialJordan Taylor is also commemorated on this memorial. "This memorial, now listed as an historic monument, was erected at the instigation of Carrie Whitehead J.P. in September 1915 and is recognised as the first community World War One Memorial to be erected in this country. It was given "Grade II Listed Building" status in August 1999. The War Memorial 1914 - 1919 Rawtenstall Cemetery Roll of Honour This cross was erected by Carrie Whitehead, September 1915 that it might be some comfort to those who lost men very dear to them In grateful memory of the men of Rawtenstall who gave their lives for their country in the Great War 1914 - 1918 He will swallow up death in victory, and the Lord will wipe away tears from all faces. Is. XXV. 8".
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Right PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Right Panel
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marble cross on marble base - Jordan Taylor | Ian105013 | |
| Ramsbottom War Memorial Project - Jordan Taylor | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| KSLI cap badge | Ian105013 |
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